NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain and excessive winds swept via the Northeast on Monday for the second time in per week, spurring flood warnings, electrical energy outages, flight cancelations and college closings.
The Nationwide Climate Service predicted as much as 5 inches (13 centimeters) of rain in some elements of the area. Greater than 245,000 energy outages have been reported from Pennsylvania to New York to New England, with quite a few stories of bushes falling on energy traces. Wind gusts of as much as 60 mph (97 kph) have been forecast for the southeast New England coast, the Climate Service mentioned.
Almost 50 flights have been canceled and practically 90 have been delayed at New York-area airports, in keeping with FlightAware. Many faculty districts canceled or delayed courses due to the situations. Commuter rail methods have been reporting delays.
In New York Metropolis, excessive winds prompted the momentary closure of the Verrazzano Bridge. It reopened later Monday morning, however with a ban on tractor-trailers and different giant autos.
Guilford, Connecticut, police mentioned a tree fell on a police cruiser, however the officer was not injured.
The storm swept up the southern East Coast late Saturday and Sunday, breaking rainfall information and forcing water rescues.
